Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120
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Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S6900 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S6900 was brought out 4 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6900 grades against the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Olympus VG-120
| S6900 | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S6900
| VG-120 | S6900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Olympus VG-120
| S6900 | VG-120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6900 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6900 versus Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6900 vs the VG-120.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and VG-120 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and VG-120.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S6900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6900 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Olympus VG-120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Olympus VG-120 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 photographs | 160 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $190 | $190 |